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Release of first YA novel
This is the announcement of Giniece Parente's first YA novel. - August 26, 2013 - Giniece Parente
"Real Teachers" Defines New Model On Education
In his recently published book "Real Teachers: True Stories of Renegade Educators" (publisher, SelectBooks, Inc., New York), Dr. Stuart Grauer introduces a new perspective on education, which he refers to as “educational determinism.” Through a series of ten narrative essays,... - August 25, 2013 - The Grauer School
Author Catherine Sharp Releases Untamed Heart
A historical fiction romance novel that explores a couple's relationship during the Civil War era. - August 25, 2013 - DGT Book Promotions, LLC
Pre VMA’s Red Carpet Gala Presents Author of "Friend In Your Pocket," Qwana Reynolds-Frasier
"Friend In Your Pocket" Author Qwana Reynolds-Frasier will be celebrating an event with HOT 97’s Gossip Game’s own K.Foxx at Je T'aime Shoes in New York City. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to attend this fun filled night. - August 23, 2013 - Bridget O'Brien PR and Events
Author Dr. Leigh-Davis, Helping Ladies in London Enhance Their Cooking Skills & Sex Life
Dr. Leigh-Davis, well-known legal analyst & popular TV personality, will be in London signing copies of her newly revised cookbook "Cooking for the King," which includes some sex therapy. - August 23, 2013 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
Southern Author Releases His Fifth Book, "Buckaloo Ridge"
Southern author, FA Shepherd is pleased to announce the release of his new novel, "Buckaloo Ridge." The residents of Buckaloo Ridge become interested spectators when a successful chemists and inventor’s life falls apart after the tragic death of his wife and he takes the law in his... - August 23, 2013 - Author FA Shepherd
"Lady Justice and the Lottery" Debuts at #2 on Amazon
"Lady Justice and the Lottery," volume #14 in Robert Thornhill's award-winning Lady Justice mystery/comedy series, debuts as #2 in the Amazon Kindle "Cozy Mystery" category, and #122 in the Kindle Store. - August 23, 2013 - BooksByBob
The Perils of Writing Erotic Fiction
Penelope Pan, a comic erotic satire with dark overtones, was meant to serve as a metaphor about terrorism and the abuse of women and minorities. Trouble is the author was unprepared for the reception the book got. - August 22, 2013 - Penelope Pan
Serealities Announces Launch of New Serial Stories Website
Serealities.com vote to change the story. Serealities announces launch of new serial stories website. - August 22, 2013 - LTLW, LLC
Local Author Releases Life Purpose Book in Kindle Format
First time author, Leona Byrne, has followed the release of her paperback book, “Through the Eyes of the Soul” with a new release on Amazon Kindle. - August 22, 2013 - Self Investment Publishing
Indiana Author Releases New Medical Murder Mystery Novel, "Still"
Author, L. Jan Eira is pleased to announce the release of his new medical murder mystery entitled, "Still". - August 22, 2013 - Dr. L. Jan Eira
Wily Fox Publishing Creates eCommerce Site for "The Snow Kingdom" Children's Books
D. L. Fox's "The Snow Kingdom: Escape From Grubby's House" can now be downloaded in a newly created eCommerce area on the author's website, TheSnowKingdom.com. - August 22, 2013 - Wily Fox Publishing
New Book Just Released About Tennessee Williams' Last Year, "In the Frightened Heart of Me"
Author, Tony Narducci is pleased to announce the release of his new book, "In the Frightened Heart of Me: Tennessee Williams's Last Year." - August 21, 2013 - Tony Narducci
Second Book Just Released in the Mythic Fantasy Series – "The Corin Chronicles"
International author, Marvin Amazon is pleased to announce the release of the second book in his mythic fantasy series, "The Corin Chronicles." The second installment is entitled, The Transformation of Adam Higgins and was published by Corinthians Publishing. - August 21, 2013 - Marvin Amazon
Author at Celestial Wisdom Seeks to Change the World by Exploring Some Very Old Teachings with a Brand New Perspective
By rediscovering a few very old teachings and looking at them in a new light, Michelle teaches how applying these principals to our everyday lives will transform, not only your own life, but the entire world around you. With step by step instructions and two 8x10 journals also available. - August 20, 2013 - Celestial Wisdom
Oliver Flynn Navigates Historical Thriller Jitterbug Lift Through the Opening Aviation Battle of the Cold War: "Together We Can do Great Things"
Award-winning writers Jay Flynn, Kaenan Oliver and Dominic Oliver paused their screenwriting careers to produce "Jitterbug Lift," an historical thriller fueled by desire, revenge, romance and forgiveness, as it takes readers back to the opening shot of the Cold War when the Soviets tried to starve Berliners into submission, and the Allies' responded with the Berlin Airlift. Writing as Oliver Flynn, the trio dedicated the book to the men and women who saved Berlin. - August 20, 2013 - Oliver Flynn
"Rainbow's End" by C.M. Saunders
"Rainbow's End," written in first-person narrative style, is primarily a contemporary cultural and social study. Its underlying themes include national identity and the perennial search for 'belonging', and asks where Wales fits into the modern world. - August 20, 2013 - Christian Saunders
Metastatic Breast Cancer Survivor and Author Pam Schmid to Sign "101 Things You Should Know About Breast Cancer" at National Women's Survivors Convention
Author, actor, speaker, wellness coach and cancer survivor, Pam Schmid, will share her passionate, uplifting, and informative book with convention attendees. - August 19, 2013 - Say YES to Hope
Author to Release Near-Future Action Thriller
2018: An Uncivil War, the new breakout novel by local author Phil Sanderson, will be released as an e-book Sept. 2, 2013 on Amazon Kindle for $2.99. Sanderson wrote all 29 chapters (comprising four parts) of the novel as a result of the many attacks upon the 2nd Amendment by various Americans. The... - August 19, 2013 - Phil Sanderson
Award Winning Author Releases New Epic Fantasy Novel, "Advent of Darkness"
Award winning author, Gary Caplan is pleased to announce the release of his new epic fantasy novel, "Advent of Darkness." - August 18, 2013 - Gary Caplan
New Mythic Fiction Novel Released - "The Corin Chronicles: Volume 1: The Light and the Dark"
International author, Marvin Amazon is pleased to announce the release of the first book in The Corin Chronicle series entitled, "The Light and the Dark." A mix of various genres of fantasy novels, readers are labeling this series as mythic fiction. - August 18, 2013 - Marvin Amazon
Connecticut Author and Playwright Releases Her First Fantasy Novel, "Tales of the Deer Witch"
Author Michele Leigh is pleased to announce the release of her first fantasy novel, "Tales of the Deer Witch." - August 18, 2013 - Michele Leigh
Savant Books Announces the Release of Daniel S. Janik's Newest Children's "Color-Me-Please" Book, "The Turtle Dances"
Savant Books and Publications LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, announces the release of Daniel S. Janik's delightful new children's book, "The Turtle Dances," the third in the Savant "Color-Me-Please" series. - August 18, 2013 - Savant Books and Publications LLC
Sanspress Announces a Great New Summer Read, to Quote Tolstoy: "The Ad Game, it's Like - if Carl Hiaasen and Elmore Leonard Were Swapping Stories About the Ad World."
They call it the ad game but it's really murder. An ad agency's creative team is mistakenly caught up in a drug cartel scam. From the halls of Madison avenue to the Bermuda triangle. From a double cross in Mexico, to betrayal in Japan, to a sell out in New York - more than ads are being killed. Just go to Kindle ebook, B&N Nook, or iBooks and type in The Ad Game ISBN number 9781626758896. - August 17, 2013 - Sanspress
Pennsylvania Author Releases New Fantasy Novel, The Poet
Author, Nickie Krewson is pleased to announce her new book, The Poet. - August 17, 2013 - Nickie Krewson
Crime Thriller “The Diamond Seekers” Selected for July 2013 Kindle Book Awards
Barking Rain Press announced that its crime thriller “The Diamond Seekers” was selected as the “July 2013 Kindle Book” by The Book Awards, an international monthly book award program that is open to all titles distributed by Amazon. - August 17, 2013 - Barking Rain Press
Refreshing New Literary Journal, 3Elements Review, Takes Aim at Literary Scene with Creative Ways to Write Stories
Chicago literary review, 3Elements, is not your typical literary review. - August 17, 2013 - 3Elements Review
New York Author Releases Her Third Novel, "Arrive By Dusk"
Author, Gabrielle Culmer is pleased to announce her new book, "Arrive by Dusk." - August 17, 2013 - Gabrielle Culmer
Eagle Publications and Stephen Steinberger Announces the Release of Financial Book Self Help Guide to Credit Repair
Eagle Publications and Stephen Steinberger are proud to offer the debut work from Stephen Steinberger, "Self Help Guide to Credit Repair," hitting online bookstores Amazon and Eagle Publications on August 11, 2013. - August 16, 2013 - Eagle Publications
L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest Contestant from Netherlands Pays It Forward Judging in Dutch-Based Writers Contest
Django Mathijsen and Anaïd Haen win Honorable Mention in International Writers of the Future contest. - August 16, 2013 - Author Services Inc./Writers of the Future
Florida Author Kyle Keyes Release Action Novel From Past And Present – "Quantum Roots"
Florida author, Kyle Keyes is pleased to announce his intriguing novel, "Quantum Roots." - August 15, 2013 - Kyle Keyes
"Briony Hatch," a Young Adult Graphic Novel by Ginny & Penelope Skinner
UK Publication date: 12 September 2013; US Publication date: 15 October 2013 - August 15, 2013 - Ginny & Penelope Skinner
Connecticut Women Shares Her Story of a Split Second Accident That Forever Changed Her Family’s Life
Author, Sandra Hocking is pleased to announce the promotion of her book, "Split Second: Life Change." - August 15, 2013 - Sandra Hocking
New Collective Memoir Combines Memories and Events from Old Pals During World War II and Beyond
UK author, Brian B. Rogers is pleased to announce the promotion of his book, "The Testimony Of Benjanim Smith: The Survivors Club." - August 15, 2013 - Brian B Rogers
Spiritual Environmental Protection: Paradigm-Shifting New Book Addresses the Need for Faith-Based Environmentalism
David Page's Newly Released "GODLess Environmentalism: The Failure of Environmental Protection and Our Hidden Power to Save the Planet" explores the connection between human beings, nature, the environment, planet earth, and God who created and maintains them. The book returns environmental protection to genuine spirituality, demonstrating that nature contains the hidden power to reestablish the connection between humanity and the divine. A must read for environmentalists of all faiths. - August 14, 2013 - Jeshurun Press
"We Were Close": Compelling Biographical Discovery of Love and Binding Friendships in Conflict with Society’s Views and Expectations
"We Were Close," written by Axel Taylor Forrester, is a coming-of-age love story that transcends boundaries and time. This biography explores family dynamics, sexual awareness, racism and religious intolerance as two teens fall in love and are forced apart. Relevant to modern society, "We Were Close" will resonate with readers around the world. - August 14, 2013 - Axel Taylor Forrester
A Day of Books and Blessings in Timonium: Christian Authors Collect Household Items for Pregnant Women in Crisis
The 2nd stop of the 2013 Holy Spirit-Filled & Powerful Witnesses of Christ: Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) is at the 4th Annual African American Author's Expo scheduled Saturday, August 17th from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. in Timonium, MD. Visit the Christian Authors on Tour table to interact with ten Christian authors, purchase lots of inspirational books and to drop-off "NEW" household items to support three maternity homes run by the Gabriel Network. - August 14, 2013 - The TAKE ACTION! Network
New Book “Of God and Cuba” Released by Indiana History Professor
Author and history professor, Kathleen A. Tobin is pleased to announce her new book, "Of God and Cuba." - August 14, 2013 - Kathleen A. Tobin
Texas Author Releases New Thriller: "On the Edge" About an Iraq War Marine Veteran
Texas author, Dick Hannah is pleased to announce the release of his new thriller, "On The Edge." - August 14, 2013 - Dick Hannah
Tribute to Women: "La Vita E' Triste, Ma Pure Bella": Newly Published Book by Outskirts Press
Novella of memoirs written as a tribute to the greatness of women and mothers around the world. - August 12, 2013 - Mary R. Pagano, author
Book "L.A. Lower Arkansas" Published by Arkansas Author
A book "L.A. Lower Arkansas" Published by Arkansas Author K.W. Hoffman was published on 8-6-13 and is available in paperback and Ebook at Amazon and other major Ebook locations. Book Description The year is 1986 in small town Arkansas and the typical boring summer turns to excitement,... - August 11, 2013 - K.W. Hoffman
Mystery Author Robert Thornhill Releases "Lady Justice and the Lottery"
Robert Thornhill, award-winning mystery/comedy author, releases "Lady Justice and the Lottery," the fourteenth volume in his Lady Justice series. - August 11, 2013 - BooksByBob
New Children's Book on Famous Horse That Started the Morgan Breed
A new historical fiction book for young readers tells the story of Justin Morgan and the famous race where he ran two separate races against two trained 'running horses' and beat them both. - August 10, 2013 - Willow Bend Publishing
Celestine Publishing Unveils "Why Things Are The Way They Are" by Author, Vinny DiGirolamo
Celestine Publishing announced the release of “Why Things Are The Way They Are: Navigating Your Own Discovery of Things We Are Meant to Know.” Author Vinny DiGirolamo introduces new concepts regarding a natural order of truth and its principles for all religious persuasions and a method for learning the things God meant for us to know. This work is written for the avid student of the scriptures and if you want to know why things are the way they are, this book is for you. - August 09, 2013 - Celestine Publishing, LLC
"The Snow Kingdom: Escape From Grubby's House" Now Available in eBook Format
D. L. Fox's, "The Snow Kingdom: Escape From Grubby's House" can now be purchased in eBook format. - August 09, 2013 - Wily Fox Publishing
New Book Mixes Therapy and Cooking to Aid in Communications
Cookbook mixes therapy and recipes to act as a tool for families to come together at dinner time. - August 08, 2013 - ASD Publishing
Author Discusses Taiwan's Equivalent 9/11 Event
Everyone in the United States has heard of 9/11. Taiwan’s equivalent is 2-2-8, standing for 2/28/47, when a nationwide massacre occurred under Chinese Kuomintang rule. For forty years, the horrific incident stayed secret under the strict martial law on the island. Jennifer J. Chow, author of the new book "The 228 Legacy," says: “I wanted to explore the effects of a deep-held secret across several generations within the same family.” - August 08, 2013 - Jennifer J. Chow
New Addition to Best Selling Mystery Series
The latest book in the popular Matt Davis Mystery Series is now available on Amazon.com. - August 08, 2013 - Author Joe Perrone Jr. d/b/a Escarpment Press
Gamal Hennessy Offers a Unique Blend of Crime Thriller and Spy Fiction with His New Novel "Smooth Operator"
The new novel Smooth Operator is a criminal espionage story that explores human motivations and how those motivations shape our identity. - August 07, 2013 - Nightlife Publishing LLC
Newly Released Lawyer Novel, "Lipstick Tunnel," a Quick Witted, First Novel for Lawyer/Producer/Writer, by Casey Lane
First Legal Novel from Lawyer/Producer/Writer- Laurie Hannan Anton, penned by pseudonym, Casey Lane, and is first in a Trilogy. - August 07, 2013 - Anton Communications, Inc.